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Runlin Duan

Computer Science · Purdue University West Lafayette

Early career · publishing since 2020Rising activity

Publications

20

Citations

167

Est. group size

~7

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

7

Publishing since 2020

Research summary
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Runlin Duan's research focuses on human-computer interaction, particularly virtual and augmented reality, and how AI tools like large language models can support creative and educational tasks such as 3D design, sketching, and math tutoring. Recent work explores turning real-world scans into interactive virtual environments and using generative AI to assist artists, designers, and students. The work spans building interactive systems, evaluating them with users, and incorporating emerging AI models into design and learning tools.

Virtual and Augmented Reality SystemsAI-Assisted Design and Creativity ToolsLarge Language Models for Education and Tutoring3D Scene Reconstruction and EditingHuman-Centered Interactive Systems

Publication output was minimal or absent before 2020 but has grown substantially since 2023, with a notable surge in 2025 and continued output in 2026.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 3.4/year recently
1718192020: 2 publications202021: 1 publication21222023: 4 publications232024: 2 publications242025: 7 publications7252026: 4 publications26
Publishes in
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×6
  • Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering×3
  • Lecture notes in computer science×1
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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